What would happen if a hot shot replaced me?

A powerful coaching question for leaders... and why you should never stop learning.

What would happen if a hot shot replaced me?
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I was listening to an episode of HBR IdeaCast on my lunchtime walk today. Yum! Brands’ Former CEO was reflecting on his time at the top and when asked what one of his favourite question was he immediately said: “What Would Happen if a hot shot replaced you?”. Why is this such a powerful question?